Réserve Naturelle du Marais d’Orx
Interest: Protected natural area. Main ornithological site.
The marsh was dried out for agricultural purposes under Napoleon the IIIrd mandate. This old polder is surrounded by canals. It is now a privileged halt for migrating birds wanting to rest and feed.
The marsh was dried out for agricultural purposes under Napoleon the IIIrd mandate. This old polder is surrounded by canals. It is now a privileged halt for migrating birds wanting to rest and feed.
Interest: Protected natural area. Main ornithological site.
The marsh was dried out for agricultural purposes under Napoleon the IIIrd mandate. This old polder is surrounded by canals. It is now a privileged halt for migrating birds wanting to rest and feed. The Marsh of Orx welcomes a great diversity of birds. It is a vast and well known protected area. Open all year long for a free visit: Activities, guided tour (by appointment), bird watching…
The marsh was dried out for agricultural purposes under Napoleon the IIIrd mandate. This old polder is surrounded by canals. It is now a privileged halt for migrating birds wanting to rest and feed. The Marsh of Orx welcomes a great diversity of birds. It is a vast and well known protected area. Open all year long for a free visit: Activities, guided tour (by appointment), bird watching…
Réserve Naturelle du Marais d’Orx
1005, Maison du Marais
40530
LABENNE
Practical Information:
Spoken Language(s):
- French
- English
- Spanish
Visit:
- Unaccompanied tours
- Guided tours
- Guided tour by appointment only
Language(s):
- French
Payment Methods:
Activities:
- Qualité Tourisme
GPS :
43.5892268
-1.4089159
Overview:
In the south-west of Landes, in the towns of Labenne, Orx, Saint André de Seignanx and Saubrigues, the Marais d’Orx is the last protected damp area on the Aquitaine coast. This vast property of the Conservatoire du Littoral (Coast Preservation) was classed as a National Natural Reserve and included in the European Natura 2000 network due to its ornithological interest. Dried out under Napoleon III for agricultural purposes, this former polder surrounded by channels is now a favourite stop for migratory birds who find rest and food there.
Consisting of a mosaic of environments (lakes, willow plantations, reed beds, meadows, damp fields…) the Marais d’Orx is home to a large variety of water birds, including anatidaes (geese, swans, ducks and related species). There are also a large number of species dependent on wetlands (amphibians, reptiles, insects, mammals…). These can be discovered along a 5 km route, in addition to the events and visits organised by the Maison du Marais, which also has an exhibition and observation equipment for hire.
Consisting of a mosaic of environments (lakes, willow plantations, reed beds, meadows, damp fields…) the Marais d’Orx is home to a large variety of water birds, including anatidaes (geese, swans, ducks and related species). There are also a large number of species dependent on wetlands (amphibians, reptiles, insects, mammals…). These can be discovered along a 5 km route, in addition to the events and visits organised by the Maison du Marais, which also has an exhibition and observation equipment for hire.
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